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Compress PDF to 200 KB

Get a PDF under 200 KB for upload forms.

Many upload portals reject PDFs larger than 200 KB. This tool first tries a lossless clean-up that keeps your text selectable, and only if that isn't enough converts pages into optimised images, choosing the highest quality that fits under 200 KB.

How to use

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Keep “Maximum compression” selected (or pick “Keep text selectable” for a lossless attempt only).
  3. Tick “black & white” for text documents to save more space.
  4. Press Compress and download the PDF under 200 KB.

Example

A 4-page scanned application of 3.2 MB usually reaches 200 KB in scan mode at around 100–150 DPI, which keeps printed text easy to read. 200 KB is a typical limit for university admission and government recruitment forms.

How exact-size compression works

PDF size mostly comes from images. ZIYNU samples a few pages to predict the resolution and JPEG quality needed for your target, builds the whole file, checks the real size and steps down if it's still too big. You see the final size before you download, and the tool tells you honestly if the target couldn't be reached while staying readable.

Text-only PDFs are often already small. If yours is well over the limit, it probably contains full-page scans or photos — exactly what scan mode is designed for.

Good to know

  • Scan mode turns pages into images: text can't be selected or searched afterwards. Keep your original.
  • If a long document can't reach the target, split it into parts with Split PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. ZIYNU's PDF tools run in your browser using your device's processor. The file is opened locally and the result is created on your device, so documents such as CNIC scans, degrees and contracts never leave it.

Why is my result slightly under 200 KB rather than exactly 200 KB?

Compression works in steps, so the file lands at or just under the limit — which is what upload forms require.

Will the PDF still be readable?

For typical documents, yes. If the target is very small for the number of pages, the tool warns you when it had to use a low resolution.

Why won't my password-protected PDF work?

Encrypted PDFs can be read but not changed without removing the protection. Open the file in the software that created it, remove the password or restrictions, save it, and try again.